Ceropegia Species, Taper Vine, Bushman's Pipe

Ceropegia ampliata

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ceropegia (seer-oh-PEEJ-ee-uh)
Species
ampliata (am-pli-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Ceropegia ampliata subsp. madagascariensis
Ceropegia ampliata var. oxyloba
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Concord, California

Simi Valley, California

Deland, Florida

Lake Worth, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Lantana, FL (Zone 10a) | April 2005 | positive

I bought a pot with one lone straggly vine looking thing about 2 months ago and potted it in cactus and succulent mix in a cocobasket (th...Read More

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Guilford, CT (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | positive

This strange looking plant likes bright sunlight. The plant is comprised of leafless green stems that trail. (or climb) It is an aggressi...Read More

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